Rodriguez's 2 TD runs push No. 22 Kentucky past Miss. State
— Challenged by Mark Stoops to do better, No. 22 Kentucky rebounded from a sluggish outing with a performance the coach knew it was capable of.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Mississippi State Bulldogs
17
Kentucky Wildcats
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| UK | 0 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 27 |
Kroger Field · 61,451 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Vanderbilt Commodores | L 23-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Texas Longhorns | L 3-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oklahoma Sooners | L 15-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ LSU Tigers | L 0-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alabama Crimson Tide | L 23-56 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:30 17-27
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 7 Yd Run (Matt Ruffolo Kick)
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Touchdown 8:33 17-20
Emmanuel Forbes 59 Yd Interception Return (Massimo Biscardi Kick)
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Touchdown 11:43 10-20
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 16 Yd Run (Matt Ruffolo Kick)
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Touchdown 4:10 10-13
Rahsaan Lewis 3 Yd pass from Will Levis (Matt Ruffolo Kick)
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Touchdown 8:28 10-6
Austin Williams 1 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Massimo Biscardi Kick)
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Field Goal 11:34 3-6
Matt Ruffolo 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 3-3
Matt Ruffolo 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:26 3-0
Massimo Biscardi 48 Yd Field Goal
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UK
8 plays, 30 yards, 4:01 · End of Game
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MSST 4:01
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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UK 5:30
5 plays, 75 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:30 17-27
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 7 Yd Run (Matt Ruffolo Kick)
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UK 8:33
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:41 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:33 17-20
Emmanuel Forbes 59 Yd Interception Return (Massimo Biscardi Kick)
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MSST 10:14
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:29 · Punt
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UK 11:43
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 10-20
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 16 Yd Run (Matt Ruffolo Kick)
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MSST 0:35
5 plays, 33 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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UK 4:10
8 plays, 76 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:10 10-13
Rahsaan Lewis 3 Yd pass from Will Levis (Matt Ruffolo Kick)
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MSST 8:28
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 10-6
Austin Williams 1 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Massimo Biscardi Kick)
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UK 11:34
8 plays, 56 yards, 3:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:34 3-6
Matt Ruffolo 37 Yd Field Goal
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MSST
1 play, -5 yards, 0:04 · End of Half
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UK 0:04
5 plays, 54 yards, 0:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 3-3
Matt Ruffolo 28 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 0:47
8 plays, 32 yards, 1:05 · Downs
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UK 1:52
11 plays, 42 yards, 6:34 · Missed FG
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MSST 8:26
13 plays, 57 yards, 6:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:26 3-0
Massimo Biscardi 48 Yd Field Goal
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UK 14:57
10 plays, 28 yards, 6:13 · Punt
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MSST 6:10
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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UK 7:45
11 plays, 43 yards, 5:31 · Fumble
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MSST 13:16
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:44 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
MSST
UK
13
1st Downs
24
3-11
3rd down efficiency
6-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
4-5
225
Total Yards
478
203
Passing
239
25/37
Comp/Att
19/25
5.5
Yards per pass
9.6
22
Rushing
239
10
Rushing Attempts
49
2.2
Yards per rush
4.9
13-109
Penalties
11-84
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
20:38
Possession
39:22
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